Employment Opportunities
Jennifer Janelle
Address:
180 Main Street South Berwick, ME 03908
Phone:
207-384-3007
The Town of South Berwick is an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to apply for a position listed below, please print the employment application above and submit with a resume by the date indicated as the closing date. Paper applications are also available at Town Hall or by request.
Please note: Reserve positions are primarily seasonal and have no guarantee of hours. We will accept and consider applications for these roles year-round as needed.
All positions will remain open until filled unless posted otherwise.
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THE TOWN OF SOUTH BERWICK‘s Public Works Department is seeking a full-time light and heavy equipment Mechanic/Laborer. Duties include diesel engine, gasoline engine, small equipment repairs, hydraulic systems, welding, fabrication, electrical and troubleshooting. This position assists with year-round operations and other related work, as required.
Custodian
THE TOWN OF SOUTH BERWICK is accepting applications for a Maintenance Custodian. The purpose of this position is to provide routine cleaning and maintenance services in town buildings, including cleaning floors, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, emptying, and transporting garbage and recycling. This position is also responsible for performing minor repairs to furniture, buildings, and equipment, and does basic ground maintenance including shoveling and snow blowing.
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Transfer Station Attendant
The Town of South Berwick is looking for a part-time employee to work at the Transfer Station 15 hours per week. The Transfer Station operates on
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position maintains Transfer Station areas and assists the public in the disposal of refuse and recyclable materials. Attendants regularly operate a baler,
compactor, bottle crusher, cash register, hand and power tools, light trucks and heavy equipment.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Explorer Program - (Ages 14 - 16) - This is a volunteer introductory training program providing a basic foundation in firefighting accomplished primarily through classroom instruction, hands on and/or practical training sessions and some fire call attendance.
Junior Firefighters - (Ages 16 - 18 or graduation from High School) -This next level of training continues to build on the fundamentals of firefighting as a paid employee of the town. They receive minimum wage and are covered under the town's workers compensation insurance.
Explorers and Junior Firefighters may only participate and operate in a support function role after the initial emergency has been declared safe by the incident commander. At all times the Explorers must be closely supervised by a fire officer, crew chief or senior firefighter. To participate, grades must be a "C" or better and the school progress reports will be reviewed each semester. They may not travel out of town on a fire call and are not to respond during inclement weather when school has been delayed or cancelled nor are they to come to the station if they were absent from school for any reason. They must comply with all Child Labor Laws (Title 26 M.R.S.A §701 - §785), the Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Town Policy and Procedure.
Please refer to the Standard Operating Procedures for more information.
FIREFIGHTERS
The purpose of this position is to protect life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties for the South Berwick Fire Department; all other related work as required. The Firefighter is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.
Applications and more information can be obtained at the South Berwick Fire Station at 71 Norton Street and can be delivered in person at the Fire Station. For more information, please contact Fire Chief Nick Hamel at the Fire Station 207-384-2731.
The Town of South Berwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified interested candidates should submit their resume, application found on the Town website and a cover letter to:
Human Resources
Town of South Berwick
180 Main Street
South Berwick ME 03908
jjanelle@sbmaine.us
207-384-3007
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